The Adolescent Brain
If you are the parent or teacher of a Jr High student, at some point you may have asked yourself, “Has this child lost their mind?” Adolescents are notoriously emotional, impulsive, and rebellious: a perceived recipe for disaster. As I have developed as a teacher, I’m learning to see these characteristics as a new opportunity for learning. The truth is, they ARE ACTUALLY LOSING THEIR MINDS!
The Purpose of Focus Level Elective Courses
This week our Focus students jumped into their semester-long elective classes. Now, maybe you’re secretly asking yourself, “Wait, what grade is Focus again?” Focus refers to our upper elementary students - typically ages 10-11. Your next question might be, “And elementary students get to pick their own classes?” That’s right! Within parameters.
Training in Godliness
Spirituality doesn't automatically happen for those who are in pursuit of our Lord. Spirituality has to be developed over time and with great intentionality. As parents, we know this to be true as spirituality is not something that we practice just for ourselves but we try to emulate for our children.
Worship in Spirit & Truth
“Oh come, let us worship and bow down; let us kneel before the Lord, our Maker! For he is our God.” Psalm 95:6
In a world where differences such as skin color or clothing brand can drive children apart, making them feel insecure and alone, our students are being unified in their love for the Lord. This semester our older and younger students have combined classes for our weekly Chapel. As students transitioned into this new phase during the last few weeks, we as teachers have encouraged them to spend time together, getting to know each other on a deeper level.